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- Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:38 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Use of "Saltwater" in Outboard Engine Model Designators
- Replies: 8
- Views: 986
Re: Use of "Saltwater" in Outboard Engine Model Designators
Back in 2003 when I replaced my 1990 Johnson 225 with a 2003 Mercury Optimax 225 I asked the dealer about the color of decals on the 225s. He said the blue decals were for salt water and had more stainless steel in them, but seems after 17 years I forget where the extra stainless was located. I forg...
- Sun Jun 21, 2020 10:07 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Alaskan Squall - 18 years of drying out
- Replies: 6
- Views: 830
Re: Alaskan Squall - 18 years of drying out
It took 4 of us to wrestle the Squall into the garage. An awkward shape to drag in and lift up. Fighting weight should be about 125 for the rowing model. I think the sailing model had some extra gear (centerboard) that added weight. On the down side, rebuilding will add a bit more weight with fillin...
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 4:12 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Alaskan Squall - 18 years of drying out
- Replies: 6
- Views: 830
Alaskan Squall - 18 years of drying out
18 years of drying in the garage. Getting lighter! Hope the formating works. 1968 Squall No. 3579 Bow Stern Total Loss 04/01/02 272 212 484 0 08/01/02 250 190 440 44 06/01/03 230 170 400 40 04/25/04 149 176 325 75 05/02/05 161 164 325 0 05/29/06 151 153 304 21 06/23/07 145 148 293 11 06/15/08 127 13...
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 2:25 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Water in Hull
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1190
Re: Water in Hull - Squall
Not the best answer for your wood-in-the-transom question, but back in 2002 I asked Boston Whaler's Chuck Bennett for any plans he had on the Squall as I had picked up a waterlogged 1968 rowing model ( Cetacea page 67 ). He sent me what he had, mostly sail plans and how to convert a rowing Squall to...
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:32 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Alaskan Squall - 17 years of drying out
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8205
Re: Alaskan Squall - 17 years of drying out
JimH -
I probably cheated... a little. I took the wooden seats out along with all the hardware. Maybe add back 10-15 pounds?
JimP
I probably cheated... a little. I took the wooden seats out along with all the hardware. Maybe add back 10-15 pounds?
JimP
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Alaskan Squall - 17 years of drying out
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8205
Re: Alaskan Squall - 17 years of drying out
Dave--the boat is just sitting there and drying with lots of holes. Sits between the furnace, water heater, and baseboard heat.
JimP
JimP
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:03 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Seasonal Boating, Winterization, Storage, and Boat Size
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1211
Re: Seasonal Boating, Winterization, Storage, and Boat Size
Winterization is almost another topic for the northern climates and The GAM. Tougher in remote areas where services may not be available. W1.JPG W2.JPG KJ2.JPG Winterizing the "Kelsey J", my 1990 Revenge 22 - W.T. for 19 seasons, was fairly simple. To the shop to winterize the 225 Merc Opt...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:19 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Seasonal Boating, Winterization, Storage, and Boat Size
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1211
Re: Seasonal Boating, Winterization, Storage, and Boat Size
Ha! We did this summer! Had to buy a fan. 50 days over 70F. Brutal!
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Seasonal Boating, Winterization, Storage, and Boat Size
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1211
Seasonal Boating, Winterization, Storage, and Boat Size
[These comments were originally a sidebar in the discussion of the new 41-foot 405 CONQUEST and its many features--jimh] How come as I get older I feel I need more than a weekend on the boat? Well, permanent retirement is coming in under 10 months. Guess I don't have to go fast all the time. JimP Ca...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:15 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 405 CONQUEST
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1882
Re: 405 CONQUEST
I watched the video last night and was amazed at all the "stuff" on the boat. Panoramic ports/windows below, refrigeration/freezers, pop-up joystick on the port side console, and quad engines. Chris Wachowski made a big show of the sliding door to the forward stateroom. But, aside from bei...
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:41 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: A GAM without Whales?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8355
Re: A GAM without Whales?
JimH -
A few more for you from 2009 and the Revenge.
JimP
A few more for you from 2009 and the Revenge.
JimP
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:34 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: A GAM without Whales?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8355
Re: A GAM without Whales?
JimH -
Trailer to Prince Rupert or Skagway.... both a long way to go, but you've already done the BC trip.
When I had the 1990 Revenge 22 - W.T. we had a humpback swim underneath while trolling, could see it go by.
We have a resident population of humpbacks that stay here year round.
JimP
Trailer to Prince Rupert or Skagway.... both a long way to go, but you've already done the BC trip.
When I had the 1990 Revenge 22 - W.T. we had a humpback swim underneath while trolling, could see it go by.
We have a resident population of humpbacks that stay here year round.
JimP
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:52 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: A GAM without Whales?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8355
Re: A GAM without Whales?
Sorry, should have mentioned they're humpbacks.
Used to see them all the time north and west of town in our 1990 Revenge 22 W.T. Had that revenge for 19 years! Great boat.
Used to see them all the time north and west of town in our 1990 Revenge 22 W.T. Had that revenge for 19 years! Great boat.
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 4:53 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: A GAM without Whales?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8355
A GAM without Whales?
How did "Whaler" get into the name? Whales, of course.
Yesterday afternoon 10 miles south of Juneau, AK. Cries of "Thar she blows!", but no whales to harpoon, only silver (Coho) salmon to catch. That hatch is 28-1/2 wide.
Yesterday afternoon 10 miles south of Juneau, AK. Cries of "Thar she blows!", but no whales to harpoon, only silver (Coho) salmon to catch. That hatch is 28-1/2 wide.
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 4:37 pm
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: VHF Marine Band Channels--Simplified
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5830
Re: VHF Marine Band Channels--Simplified
JimH -
Thanks for the new info and thanks for the review.
JimP
Thanks for the new info and thanks for the review.
JimP
- Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:11 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Alaskan Squall - 17 years of drying out
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8205
Re: Alaskan Squall - 17 years of drying out
New SQUAL hull weighs about 125-lbs.
I likely should have added the weight of seats and hardware back in, maybe another 10 to 12-lbs, so likely closer to 185-lbs.
So 185 - 125 = 60-lbs—a smaller kid. Anyway, I'll keep drying for a few more years.
Good luck with your project.
I likely should have added the weight of seats and hardware back in, maybe another 10 to 12-lbs, so likely closer to 185-lbs.
So 185 - 125 = 60-lbs—a smaller kid. Anyway, I'll keep drying for a few more years.
Good luck with your project.
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:27 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Portable RADAR
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8690
Re: Portable RADAR
A throwback for you to the 1970s - early-80s. Whistler Marine's portable radar. eBay?
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:25 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Alaskan Squall - 17 years of drying out
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8205
Alaskan Squall - 17 years of drying out
The drying-out process started in 2002 when I found a 1968 Boston Whaler Squall being used as a mailbox in Thane, Alaska, a bit southeast of Juneau. I always liked the Squall since I first saw one in the 1960s. So for $50 I loaded this waterlogged project into my truck. See http://continuouswave.com...
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:26 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: MONTAUK 17 Swamped Stability
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9668
Re: MONTAUK 17 Swamped Stability
Back in 1990 or so during my Coast Guard days in Kodiak. I flooded my 1982 Montauk with 90-HP Evinrude at the dock. It was a beautiful day! A great day to work buoys. I had the Montauk moored with short lines to a float on the leeward side of the ship pier, out of the wind. We always moored our smal...
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:25 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: VW Jetta For Towing MONTAUK
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5225
Re: VW Jetta For Towing MONTAUK
You're right at the published limits of your Jetta. In 1992 I was towing my 1982 Montauk with 90-hp Evinrude about 1,200 miles for a Coast Guard transfer (Kodiak, Alaska to Juneau, Alaska). Since the boat was considered part of the "household goods shipment" I had to get her weighed. And t...
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:12 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1963 Boston Whaler ad
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2124
Re: 1963 Boston Whaler ad
My first Whaler was a 1963 Sport. Had the side rails.
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:38 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Remember the Whaler Squall
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1741
Re: Remember the Whaler Squall
I see my 1966 Squall every day. Still drying out.
Started out in 2002 at 484 pounds. Down to 177 pounds in June 2018.
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetace ... age67.html
Started out in 2002 at 484 pounds. Down to 177 pounds in June 2018.
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetace ... age67.html
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:21 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13253
Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
It was nice of Kidde to offer the recall and follow through. Actually carrying out the program had its problems as I've mentioned above. I did receive one (40BC) of two that were recalled, and received $23 reimbursement for the one (10BC) they said they couldn't send to Alaska, though they sent the ...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:01 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13253
Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
When I heard about this last Fall, I sent in a claim for two recalled extinguishers. One arrived at my home in Alaska in 3-weeks - impressive! I'm still awaiting the 2nd one. I contacted Kidde, "Oh, we can't ship to Alaska, we'll reimburse you". That was in July. Co-workers have received t...
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 5:36 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: AIS, Chartplotter, and Radar
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6676
Re: AIS, Chartplotter, and Radar
JimH -
Thanks!
Yes, "backbone" means "NMEA-2000 network. That's the way the GPS Store, Garmin, and Lowrance videos, etc. referred to it.
And I have unused breakers on my circuit board, connected to house batteries.
JimP
Thanks!
Yes, "backbone" means "NMEA-2000 network. That's the way the GPS Store, Garmin, and Lowrance videos, etc. referred to it.
And I have unused breakers on my circuit board, connected to house batteries.
JimP
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:56 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: AIS, Chartplotter, and Radar
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6676
Re: AIS, Chartplotter, and Radar
After more reading and looking...
The instrument itself must have 12V power (the chartplotter and the radar) AND the BACKBONE needs a SEPARATE 12 volt power source. Is that correct?
So before, I had the chartplotter & radar "plugged: in, now I need a source for the backbone.
The instrument itself must have 12V power (the chartplotter and the radar) AND the BACKBONE needs a SEPARATE 12 volt power source. Is that correct?
So before, I had the chartplotter & radar "plugged: in, now I need a source for the backbone.
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 2:34 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: AIS, Chartplotter, and Radar
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6676
AIS, Chartplotter, and Radar
You guys have always been a wealth of information. I have an older GPS Chartplotter Standard Horizon CP500 (2007?) and would like to connect to my 2016 KODEN/ SITEX T941 radar. Is there any advantage to doing this? Specifically, can I get AIS information on the radar... or does the T941 need a separ...
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:16 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 190 Montauk Anchor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3047
Re: 190 Montauk Anchor
The sad thing about anchoring is that every time you throw the anchor over the side there is chance that you will not get it back. Anchor ball is a good idea, I've used one for years. Stainless chain, while pretty & expensive, is not needed, galvanized works fine. You really need two anchors: 1....
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:00 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2017 to 2019 Boston Whaler Boats with Self-bailing Cockpits
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4931
Re: 2017 to 2019 Boston Whaler Boats with Self-bailing Cockpits
Self-bailing. Interesting. My 1982 Montauk with a 90-hp Evinrude "took on a bit of water" when I left the plugs out. Enough to get your feet wet. My 1963 Sport with 33-hp Johnson "took on a bit of water" when I left the plugs out. Enough to get your feet wet. My 1981 Aquasport Os...
- Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:36 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Alaskan Squall - annual weigh-in
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4289
Re: Alaskan Squall - annual weigh-in
Adding dates would be better. Bow Stern Total Loss 04/01/02 272 212 484 0 08/01/02 250 190 440 44 06/01/03 230 170 400 40 04/25/04 149 176 325 75 05/02/05 161 164 325 0 05/29/06 151 153 304 21 06/23/07 145 148 293 11 06/15/08 127 132 259 34 07/05/09 121 127 248 11 06/12/10 116 121 237 11 06/11/11 10...
- Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:47 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Alaskan Squall - annual weigh-in
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4289
Re: Alaskan Squall - annual weigh-in
This might take a bit longer.
- Sat May 05, 2018 9:16 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Bimini Top for Montauk 17
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4784
Re: Bimini Top for Montauk 17
That is a lockable rod box. I kept my paddle in it.
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:22 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Bimini Top for Montauk 17
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4784
Re: Bimini Top for Montauk 17
Hi jimh - Those straps leading aft were original. The white straps leading forward are off the old 1981 19' Aquasport Osprey (they became available when Dad bought new straps for the Aquasport). There were no solid legs holding the aft bow in place. You see the solid legs "all the time" wi...
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:42 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Bimini Top for Montauk 17
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4784
Re: Bimini Top for Montauk 17
On my old 1982 Montauk.
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:57 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Hello SPRING
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7702
Re: Hello SPRING
Dutchman -
Thanks. A big change from the 1990 Revenge 22 - W.T.
Thanks. A big change from the 1990 Revenge 22 - W.T.
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:48 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Hello SPRING
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7702
Re: Hello SPRING
I guess is bothers me a little bit... but not too much that winter is hanging on down south. Here the robins have arrived, the yard is raked and the grass thatched, and black bears are coming out of hibernation. The WILBUR is just about ready for the season. Topsides swabbed, Zodiac inflated, engine...
- Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:08 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Montauk Total Weight on Trailer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3348
Re: Montauk Weight
In 1992 the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) transferred me from Kodiak, Alaska to Juneau, Alaska. My 1982 17' Montauk with 1982 90-hr Evinrude was considered part of my household goods shipment, even though I was towing the boat and I was required to get a certified weight from the nearby truck weigh-in sta...
- Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:58 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Sharing my son's Drone Vid
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3101
Re: Sharing my son's Drone Vid
Great shots of Marblehead (and the boat too). I recognized the harbor after a few seconds. Hadn't been there since 1971. Easy to remember with the lighthouse and harbor configuration. You all remember that the USS Constitution escaped the British in Marblehead in 1814. https://ussconstitutionmuseum....
- Tue Dec 19, 2017 10:46 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Capacitor Noise Filter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4144
Re: Capacitor Noise Filter
jimh - Thanks. The previous owner bought the boat from his Dad 20-years ago, so that capacitor has been there over 20-years. How long it's been disabled is unknown. Regardless, the two VHFs (Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000S and iCom) are fairly new. Never had any complaints about them. Will keep my e...
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:30 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: A Winter's Day
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6738
Re: A Winter's Day
And then there is the Kodiak Launch Complex on Narrow Cape on Kodiak Island, Alaska at 57-26N
http://akaerospace.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Spaceport_Complex_%E2%80%93_Alaska
http://akaerospace.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Spaceport_Complex_%E2%80%93_Alaska
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:15 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Capacitor Noise Filter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4144
Re: Capacitor Noise Filter
jimh - Just heard back. The capacitor near the alternator was to reduce any interference it could cause with vhf radios. This is what was told to me when we acquired the boat. I think the radios of today don’t have that problem anymore… Since it wasn't operating, since the radios work fine... and po...
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 5:12 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Capacitor Noise Filter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4144
Re: Capacitor Noise Filter
jimh - Thanks. That's a lot to digest! I've also queried the previous owner to see if he can shed some light. With the dust/grim, etc. on the wires I'd guess that it had been disconnected for a while. I'll get to your recommendations on checking things out... likely in a week or two. Daughter #2 cal...
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 2:10 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Capacitor Noise Filter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4144
Capacitor Noise Filter
On 1989 Wilbur 34 with CAT 3208 TA: A little confused by this one. Was told the capacitor (attached photo) was a noise filter for the alternator. One side was connected to the negative on the alternator, the other end had a broken connection that was stuffed in a wire run (not connected to anything,...
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:03 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: A Winter's Day
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6738
Re: A Winter's Day
jimh - Enjoy it while you can! We had almost 3-feet of beautiful powder in November. Temperatures between 5F and 25F. Easy shoveling, easy bike rides to work, just wonderful. Then came December with record high temperatures, got to 58F at the house last week, records all over Juneau, 4-days of tempe...
Re: elaelap
We had several boating adventures with Tony and Edie - Bodega Bay and Alaska. We got to sail on Strike 3 out of Bodega Bay and then they visited us in Juneau where we got some boating done aboard my 1990 Revenge 22 - W.T..
Fun couple.
Fun couple.
- Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:33 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13253
Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
My new 40BC arrived 45 minutes ago via UPS. Still awaiting the 10BC and disposal instructions. I sent my info to Kidde on Nov 11th, 16 days later the new one arrives.
JimP
JimP
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:19 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13253
Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
Haven't checked on the boat yet, but I have a recalled 40BC in the kitchen and a 10BC in the garage.
JimP
JimP
- Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:22 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Finally did it! Towing Advice
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5833
Re: Finally did it! Towing Advice
Lots of great advice. One thing not mentioned is "watch where you're going!" Back in 1989 I towed a 1982 Montauk from Long Island, NY to Homer, Alaska (and then by 126-mile ferry ride to Kodiak) behind a Chevrolet Suburban (total length 42-feet). ~4,600 miles. No real problems and I've rep...
- Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:39 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: A Bad Day At Sea For U.S. Navy
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12083
Re: A Bad Day At Sea For U.S. Navy
It's complicated. Ships with new(er) technology: tough learning curves, multi-tasking, collateral duties, lack of sleep, etc. always contribute to the situation. I was the Ready For Sea certifying officer for a new USCG 175' buoy tender in the late 1990s. During the underway trials we put the ship t...
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 5:26 pm
- Forum: TRIPS and RENDEZVOUS
- Topic: Juneau to Sitka Alaska for the 4th of July
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10166
Re: Juneau to Sitka Alaska for the 4th of July
? 1989 Wilbur 34 Weekender with 375-hp Cat 3208TA.